Dynamic duo of Charlee Mack and Callie Tucker lead Hillsboro to victory

By Team Reports Jan 6, 2024, 7:26am

Recap: Hillsboro Eagles vs. Life Waxahachie Mustangs

The Hillsboro Eagles scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 63-41 margin over Life Waxahachie. The victory was just what Hillsboro needed coming off of a 62-26 loss in their prior game.

Hillsboro was led to victory by Charlee Mack and Callie Tucker. Mack scored 22 points along with nine rebounds and seven steals, while Tucker went 6 for 10 from beyond the arc en route to 24 points and 5 assists. That makes it four consecutive games in which Tucker has scored at least 25% of Hillsboro's points. Another player making a difference was Melody Munoz, who scored ten points.

Hillsboro's victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-18. As for Life Waxahachie, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-14.

Hillsboro will head out on the road to face off against Ferris at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Ferris is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak. As for Life Waxahachie, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Godley at 6:15 p.m. Godley presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Life Waxahachie in Texas (Godley is ranked 163rd, while Life Waxahachie is ranked 1053rd).